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India Today
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Amitabh Bachchan praises son Abhishek as he completes 25 years in film industry
Amitabh Bachchan shared a proud father moment on social media as he celebrated his son Abhishek Bachchan's 25-year journey in the film industry. Reposting a fan-made tribute video of Abhishek on X, the veteran actor praised his son with an emotional message that's winning hearts online."Iss variety variety ko mai pranam karta hun, aur apne putra ki sarhana karta hun! Ji han, pita hu mai uska, aur mere liye mera putra Abhishek sarhana karne yogya hai (I bow to this Variety, and I appreciate my son! Yes, I am his father, and to me, my son Abhishek is truly worthy of praise)," Amitabh Bachchan wrote, saluting the tribute and expressing his admiration for his son's accomplishments. advertisementThe video, shared by a fan page, highlights some of Abhishek Bachchan's most iconic roles across genres - especially focusing on his impeccable comic timing and screen presence. The caption read, 'Celebrating 25 Years of @juniorbachchan - the man who mastered wit, timing, and that unbeatable comic swag. Here's to the laughs that never missed!' Watch the video here: Abhishek Bachchan made his Bollywood debut in 2000 with JP Dutta's 'Refugee', starring opposite Kareena Kapoor. Over the years, he carved his own identity with standout performances in films like 'Yuva','Guru', 'Bunty Aur Babli', 'Dostana', and the 'Dhoom' recent years, he has also ventured into digital platforms with acclaimed roles in series like 'Breathe: Into the Shadows' and films like 'Dasvi' and 'Bob Biswas'.Abhishek Bachchan was last seen in 'Housefull 5', a comedy ensemble helmed by director Tarun Mansukhani. The film features a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, Johny Lever, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Abhishek Bachchan opens up on being pitted against Hrithik Roshan during Bollywood debuts: ‘You can't compare…'
Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan started their journey in the film industry together in the year 2000. While Hrithik's film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai became a blockbuster, Abhishek and Kareena's Refugee failed to make a mark at the box office. In a recent interview with Times of India, Abhishek opened up about whether he felt insecure after being pitted against Hrithik post their Bollywood debuts. Abhishek Bachchan talks about being pitted against Hrithik Roshan after their Bollywood debuts. Abhishek admitted that he and Hrithik were pitted against each other because they debuted at the same time and added, 'But no, as a newcomer, I was never ever insecure. I never thought of it like that because I never looked upon anybody as my competition, and I don't mean that arrogantly. I mean it from a sense of, I can't do what you do, and you can't do what I do, because this is me physically. You can't compare artists somewhere, I feel that goes against artistry. See, who you prefer is different. That's your choice. I'll give you an example from art.' He went on to explain how comparisons in the creative field can often be unfair. Using Indian art as an example, he mentioned that two of his favourite painters are Subhash Awchat and Paresh Maity, both of whom he deeply admires. According to him, deciding who is the 'better' artist between the two is not possible, as art is subjective. One may prefer one over the other, but declaring one as superior undermines the individuality of their work. He believes the same principle should apply to actors. He also recalled an insightful moment during the shoot of Sarkar with Ram Gopal Varma. At the time, he was nominated for an award for his role in Yuva and was keen to attend the ceremony. However, RGV made him understand how award shows don't offer a fair comparison, as all actors are nominated for different roles they have played. Abhishek further heaped praise on Hrithik and said, 'Hrithik is a great actor and a friend. I'm genuinely immensely happy for all that he's achieved and continues to achieve. But more than that, I love the person that he is. And so there's never been any animosity toward any of my colleagues. I genuinely want them to do well. I want my colleagues and my co-stars to be so good. Because that is a constant inspiration for me. It makes you aspire to, 'Oh, that person is doing such a good job. I should also work hard'.' Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan's upcoming movies Abhishek and Hrithik, both star kids, have established themselves well in Bollywood. Abhishek is all set to star in Madhumita's directorial Kaalidhar Laapata. The film is scheduled to release on ZEE5 on July 4. Hrithik, on the other hand, will next be seen in War 2. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film also stars Kiara Advani and Jr NTR and is the sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on August 14, clashing with Rajinikanth's Coolie.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abhishek Bachchan opens up on being pitted against Hrithik Roshan when 'Refugee' and 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' released in the same year: 'Can't compare artists, it's unfair
Abhishek Bachchan made his debut in 2000 with JP Dutta's 'Refugee' along with Kareena Kapoor Khan. In the same year, Hrithik Roshan 's 'Kaho Hai' had also released. It was obvious that there were comparisons between the two actors, also because both of them belonged to the industry. Not to mention, Abhishek also came with a greater responsibility breing Amitabh Bachchan's son. In a recent interview with ETimes, when we asked Abhishek if he ever felt a sense of insecurity, here's what he said. One also can't oversee the way 'Kaho Hai' looked in its entirety, as opposed to 'Refugee' which was rather simple in its core. Was Abhishek ever insecure as a debutant? Reacting to it, he said, "We would be pitted against each other right? I mean, we debuted in the same year. But no, as a newcomer, I was never ever insecure. I never thought of it like that because I never looked upon anybody as my competition and I don't mean that arrogantly. I mean it from a sense of, I can't do what you do and you can't do what I do because this is me physically. You can't compare artists somewhere I feel that goes against artistry. See, who you prefer is different. That's your choice. I'll give you an example from art." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo He added, "In Indian art, we have two wonderful Indian painters, some of my favourites include Subhash Awchat and Paresh Maity. I love both of their works. Who's the better painter? You can't say it. It's subjective. You can choose who appeals better to you but you can't say this guy is better than the other. You shouldn't say it for actors either. What I'm saying is, it's very unfair and wrong to say that about an artist. Oh, he's better. You can say, 'Oh I prefer him. But you can't say, 'Oh he's better'." Abhishek further recalled an instance with director Ram Gopal Varma which further taught him why actors can never be compared. He said, "You know Ramu told me something. We were shooting for 'Sarkar'. It happened funnily because there was an award function which I wanted to go to. I was nominated. I think I was nominated for Yuva and I wanted to go but I was shooting. Then, Ramu told me, 'I don't believe in awards and all'. I said why? Because in those days awards were a really big thing. Sadly today it's just fallen off, and it's sad because today we don't have anything genuine that celebrates our work. I said 'I want to go because I have a good chance to win.' He said, 'But why does that validate you?' I said, 'What do you mean?' He asked me, 'Who are the other people nominated for best supporting actor?' I said, 'so and so..'. He quipped, 'They've done other roles. When you give a school exam everybody writes the same paper and you're judged on that. So, over here all of you do Lallan Singh from 'Yuva' and then we'll see who's better.' I said, 'Wow'. So, for me, I feel, we should say who we prefer as an actor. We can't ever say who's a better actor." The 'Guru' actor further opened up on his bonding with childhood buddy Hrithik and said, "Hrithik is a great actor and a friend. I'm genuinely immensely happy for all that he's achieved and continues to achieve. But more than that, I love the person that he is. And so there's never been any animosity to any of my colleagues. I genuinely want them to do well. I want my colleagues, and my co-stars to be so good. Because that is a constant inspiration for me. It makes you aspire to, 'Oh that person is doing such a good job. I should also work hard'."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Not Kareena Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan surprisingly reveals his first screen test for Refugee was with Bipasha Basu: 'She was a model then...'
Abhishek Bachchan recently revealed that Bipasha Basu was his initial screen test partner for 'Refugee,' before Kareena Kapoor Khan. He shared his discomfort with auditions, preferring on-set direction. Bachchan is currently enjoying the success of 'Housefull 5,' a film with a massive ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh. Abhishek Bachchan has been making waves lately—with a major box office hit, an emotional upcoming drama, and now, a nostalgic revelation from his early days in Bollywood. While fans fondly remember his debut in Refugee alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, the actor recently shared a surprising detail about his first-ever screen test. In a candid interview, Abhishek revealed that his initial audition for Refugee was actually with Bipasha Basu , who was then a model—offering a fascinating glimpse into what could have been a very different debut pairing. In an exclusive chat with India Today, Abhishek opened up about his first screen test experience, admitting he's always been nervous about auditions. He revealed that his very first screen test for Refugee was actually with Bipasha Basu, who was a model at the time. Both had auditioned together for the film, which eventually marked his debut. The actor went on to explain why auditions make him uncomfortable, saying he gets extremely self-conscious during screen tests. Describing himself as a director's actor, he shared that he relies heavily on the guidance and direction given on set—something that's often missing in a typical audition setup. Meanwhile, the trailer for Kaalidhar Laapata, starring Abhishek Bachchan, is out now. A remake of the Tamil film KD, it follows the story of Kaalidhar—a man facing memory loss and betrayal—who decides to disappear after overhearing his family's cruel plans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Nova Iguaçu (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo His journey takes a turn when he meets Ballu, a witty 8-year-old street kid, leading to an unexpected and heartwarming bond. He is currently riding high on the success of Housefull 5. Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film boasts one of Bollywood's biggest ensemble casts. Alongside Abhishek, the lead trio includes Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh, with a supporting lineup featuring Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Ranjeet, and Johny Lever. The film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, and Soundarya Sharma, while Chunky Panday and Dino Morea play key roles.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Abhishek Bachchan says his first screen test was with Bipasha for Refugee
Abhishek Bachchan completes a glorious 25-year run in films this year. The actor, who made his debut with 'Refugee' in 2000, is currently promoting his upcoming film 'Kaalidhar Laapata', which is set to stream on an exclusive conversation with India Today, Abhishek opened up about the challenges of auditions and why the process still unnerves said, 'I am petrified of an audition because I'm terrible at it. As an actor, we do a lot of screen tests. We did screen tests for 'Refugee' as well. In fact, my first ever screen test was with Bipasha. She was a model then. We both screen tested for 'Refugee'."advertisementAdding that he would get butterflies in his stomach before an audition, he said, 'It's the worst. I get very conscious because I'm somebody who I would like to believe is a director's actor. So I really heavily rely on the notes that my director gives me."He further praised casting professionals for their ability to spot potential in auditions. "I actually have a lot of respect for the directors and casting directors that can actually see a spark in an actor during an audition. Because I think every actor will tell you that the audition is not even one per cent of what they can possibly do. So it's a talent to spot talent, but yes, I am petrified of auditions."Abhishek Bachchan made his acting debut with JP Dutta's Refugee opposite Kareena Kapoor. The 2000 film received two National Film Awards - Best Music Direction (Anu Malik) and Best Lyrics (Javed Akhtar).- EndsMust Watch
